Associate Director, Structured Benefit-Risk Assessment Lead
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Position Summary
The Structured Benefit-Risk Assessment (SBRA) Lead reports into the Structured Benefit-Risk Assessment Head within Safety Evidence and Sciences and is accountable to lead structured benefit-risk assessments for assigned assets from early clinical development through late-stage and post-marketing. The role requires close cross-functional collaboration with relevant departments across the organization, including medical safety assessment, clinical development, global regulatory, epidemiology and others. The SBRA Lead will drive functional alignment on key benefits and risks of BMS assets and establish the company position on the product benefit risk balance through the application of benefit-risk assessment framework, tools and methodologies.
Duties/Responsibilities
* Support Head of SBRA in defining and executing the strategic vision for the benefit-risk assessment function, aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
* Lead the benefit-risk assessment process across therapeutic areas from early clinical development through late-stage and post-marketing.
* Guide, steer and mentor the cross-functional Benefit-Risk Project Team in structured benefit-risk assessment of products.
* Lead development of Core SBRA document and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal stakeholders to achieve consensus on benefit risk profile of BMS medicines.
* Lead strategic discussions on the use of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for benefit risk assessment.
* Lead the Benefit-Risk Project Team in applying structured benefit-risk assessment.
* Provide guidance on incorporating the patient voice and patient preference studies for products in development as appropriate.
* Serve as subject matter expert for questions from the team and other functions regarding methodology, tools and processes of SBRA.
* Support development of decision context and identification of key benefits and key risks for BMS products and documentation of the rationale.
* Keep up to date with regulatory guidance and policy regarding methodologies for benefit-risk assessment, patient preference studies and other relevant guidance.
* Utilize and improve standard tools such as benefit-risk assessment frameworks, value tree, effects table and others as applicable.
Strategic Planning and Oversight
* Support in defining the strategic vision for the benefit-risk assessment function, aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and evaluate the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure compliance and best practices in benefit-risk assessment.
* Establish, cultivate and maintain external relationships with key partners within BMS and thought leaders.
* Assist with internal benefit-risk process development and training.
* Develop and maintain procedural documents related to benefit-risk assessment.
* Develop novel means to communicate and display benefit-risk information, participate in external methodology and policy activities, author publications and present at internal/external meetings.
Reporting Relationship
The SBRA Lead reports to the Head of Structured Benefit-Risk Assessment.
Qualifications
* BS/BA required, advanced scientific degree preferred (Masters, PhD, PharmD etc.).
* Minimum of 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry, clinical, academic or relevant healthcare industry experience, with significant experience in global pharmaceutical safety risk management and benefit-risk management.
* Strong knowledge of processes and global regulations for pharmacovigilance and benefit-risk management.
* Demonstrated success in navigating a highly matrix-based organization to deliver against complex program plan.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Exemplary leadership skills with proven ability to foster partnerships within a functional area and across organizational boundaries.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including in challenging and ambiguous situations.
* Creative thinker with exceptional listening and analytical skills.
* Skilled at being adaptable/flexible and managing multiple demands and shifting priorities.
* Effective time management and comfortable handling risk and uncertainty.
* Ability to work effectively independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Ability to handle conflict, read situations quickly and find common ground for achieving cooperation and resolution.
Travel
This position requires up to 5-10% travel.
Compensation Overview
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $150,300 - $182,125
Princeton - NJ - US: $150,300 - $182,125
Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits
Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs. Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance. Work-life programs include paid national holidays, optional holidays, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, optional volunteering days, sick time off and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol and Responsibilities
* Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility.
* Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.
* Field-based and remote-by-design roles require the ability to travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and attend meetings on behalf of BMS, as directed.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants may request accommodations prior to accepting a job offer. For assistance, contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility for our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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